Over the next 3 years, the project of the Wip for People Association will involve local workers in Madagascar to increase the development of the work aimed at creating a territorial area of services, identified in three separate buildings that will house a kindergarten, a school and an infirmary. reFrame supports the Social Project of Wip for People; do it too (with Paypal) to the email associazione@wipforpeople.com

Project by Arch. Walter Vallini — Photo Marco Alessandro Bocchino — The accommodation described is located on the first floor of a 19th century building which in the past was the embassy of the Ottoman Empire to the Kingdom of Sardinia, but has never been used as a home. The rooms have ceilings over 5 meters high, original floors with mosaic…

From 20 May to 26 November — Preview of the Upa Italia Project and reFRAME — The 2023 Architecture Biennale will run from 20 May to 26 November, with a pre-opening on 18 and 19 May. The curator of the event is Lesley Lokko, an architect, architecture lecturer and writer. Lokko founded the African Futures Institute in Accra in 2020 and the Graduate School of Architecture…

The interaction between architecture and cinema, emphasizing how directors have always used architecture as a background in their films to describe spaces. Many directors have had experience in the field of architecture or as set designers, and narrating spaces through cinematography is likened to designing a space. …

The future buyer and the current owner will suitably aware? — The decree that came into force last November protects property buyers from risks that could arise within 10 years of their completion. Responsibility for damage passes to the builder, who must have insurance covering potential damage. An inspection body certifies the conformity of the work. The law imposes a broad…

Energy revolution or industrial involution? — The energy crisis that has hit Europe and its impact on the economy and on the daily life of citizens. The risk of plant closures and relocation of entire production chains due to the high cost of energy in Europe compared to the United States is highlighted. There is also discussion of the Inflation Reduction Act approved by President Biden which could favor American industry to the detriment of European and other productive areas. Finally, some proposals are suggested to create common production standards and strengthen the position of the West in strategic sectors, but the difficulty of improving the productivity of European industry is underlined due to the high cost of energy.

The strategic figures for the corporate business — The importance of the role of Credit Managers within companies, who take care of collecting credits, checking customer solvency, managing cash and treasury, managing relations with banks and resolving company liquidity crises. ACMI is the Credit Manager Italy Association, established in 1974, which established and protects credit professionals in Italy…

From 20 May to 26 November Preview of the UPA Italia project and reFRAME — The 18th International Architecture Exhibition will be held in Venice from 20 May to 26 November 2023, curated by architect Lesley Lokko. The exhibition will have as its theme “The Laboratory of the Future” and will focus on Africa and its diaspora. Lokko emphasizes the importance of including diverse voices…